Information Systems (I Sys)

Undergraduate Courses

100-Level Courses


I SYS 100 : Computer Spreadsheet Skills. (.5:0:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 100 : Computer Spreadsheet Skills. (.5:0:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Blk 1; Winter Blk 1; Spring; Summer
DESCRIPTION:	Basic computer skills, focusing on spreadsheet and database programs. No technical background necessary.


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I SYS 102 : Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets. (.5:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 102 : Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets. (.5:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Blk 2; Winter Blk 2; Spring; Summer
PREREQUISITE:	I SYS 100
DESCRIPTION:	Basic computer skills focusing on features in MS Excel such as Scenario Manager, Solver, Pivot Tables, and Macros to solve complex business problems.


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I SYS 199R : Academic Internship: Information Systems. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 199R : Academic Internship: Information Systems. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
PREREQUISITE:	Selection of information systems emphasis in Marriott School of Management.
DESCRIPTION:	Approved on-the-job experience. Applying classroom theory and technology to actual problems; exploring career opportunities; learning role of information systems in business environment.
NOTE:	P/F grade.


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200-Level Courses


I SYS 201 : Introduction to Management Information Systems. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 201 : Introduction to Management Information Systems. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
PREREQUISITE:	I Sys 100 or concurrent enrollment during 1st block of I Sys 201 registration.
RECOMMENDED:	I Sys 101.
DESCRIPTION:	Using technology to solve business problems. Hands-on spreadsheet, database, and Internet software in a business context.


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300-Level Courses


I SYS 303 : Introduction to Computer Programming. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 303 : Introduction to Computer Programming. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter; Spring
DESCRIPTION:	Object-oriented program design and development. Principles of algorithm formulation and implementation.


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400-Level Courses


I SYS 401 : Systems Analysis. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 401 : Systems Analysis. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
PREREQUISITE:	Admission to information systems major, concurrent enrollment in same section of I Sys 402, 403, and 414.
DESCRIPTION:	Early phases of systems development life cycle, including project management, planning, investigation, requirements definition, systems specifications, alternative selection. Tools and techniques of object-oriented analysis.


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I SYS 402 : Database Systems. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 402 : Database Systems. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
PREREQUISITE:	Admission to information systems major; concurrent enrollment in same section of I Sys 401, 403, and 414.
DESCRIPTION:	Concepts and techniques of database system development, focusing on object-oriented modeling and its implementation methods.


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I SYS 403 : Principles of Business Programming. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 403 : Principles of Business Programming. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
PREREQUISITE:	Admission to information systems major; concurrent enrollment in same section of I Sys 401, 402, and 414.
DESCRIPTION:	Programming business systems. Algorithms, data structures, programming patterns, and interfaces.


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I SYS 404 : Data Communications. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 404 : Data Communications. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
PREREQUISITE:	Admission to information systems major; concurrent enrollment in same section of I Sys 411, 413, and 415.
DESCRIPTION:	Principles of data communications, local- and wide-area networks, hardware, software, media, standards, management, and business applications.


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I SYS 411 : Systems Design and Implementation. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 411 : Systems Design and Implementation. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
PREREQUISITE:	I SYS 401 & I SYS 402 & I SYS 403 & I SYS 414; Concurrent enrollment in same section of I Sys 404, 413, and 415.
DESCRIPTION:	Later phases of systems development life cycle. System architecture, user interfaces, system interface, and application design. Testing and integration. Object-oriented development.


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I SYS 413 : Enterprise Application Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 413 : Enterprise Application Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
PREREQUISITE:	I SYS 401 & I SYS 402 & I SYS 403 & I SYS 414; Concurrent enrollment in same section of I Sys 404, 411, and 415.
DESCRIPTION:	Client- and server-side programming. Internet and Web-based applications. Enterprise systems and architectures.


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I SYS 414 : Business Processes and Controls. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 414 : Business Processes and Controls. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
PREREQUISITE:	Information systems majors status; concurrent enrollment in same section of I Sys 401, 402, and 403.
RECOMMENDED:	Acc 210.
DESCRIPTION:	Enterprise-level systems that support basic business processes, information systems control and security issues, systems integration and deployment.


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I SYS 415 : Information Systems Capstone Project. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

I SYS 415 : Information Systems Capstone Project. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
PREREQUISITE:	I SYS 401 & I SYS 402 & I SYS 403 & I SYS 414; Concurrent enrollment in I Sys 404, 411, and 413.
DESCRIPTION:	Applying concepts, principles, and methods of enterprise-level information systems by designing and developing a full-scale system including hardware, software, and network.


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Graduate Courses

For 500- and 600-level courses, see the current Marriott School of Management Information Systems Department Web site at http://mism.byu.edu and the BYU 2012–2013 Graduate Catalog.

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